Field guide index

Bonfires

Explore bonfires through our San Diego field notes. Find practical guides, coastal context and links to the official information you need before heading out.

Mission Bay waterfront at Bahia Point Beach in San Diego

San Diego beaches and Mission Bay

Bonfire Pits in San Diego: Beach and Bay Planning Guide

Where to start looking for a legal fire ring, what current city rules allow and why a backup picnic plan helps.

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Sunset over the Pacific at Mission Beach, not a photograph of a fire ring

City of San Diego beaches and Mission Bay

Beach Bonfires San Diego: Fire Rings and Rules

Use a city-provided ring or a permitted device, check the current location list and leave every fire completely out before heading home.

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